Conversation on South Asia: Intimation of Revolution
In this event, Subho Basu will delve into Bengali nationalism in 1950s-60s East Pakistan amid global politics and local dynamics, shaping the 1969 revolution and 1971 liberation.
Announcing the fourth book event on South Asia-related topics held by Dartmouth College.
Conversations on South Asia Series
Subho Basu, “Intimation of Revolution: Global Sixties and the Making of Bangladesh”, Jan. 11th, 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM (EST).
You are cordially invited to a zoom book event featuring author Subho Basu. The book provides an intensive exploration of Bengali nationalism and the birth of Bangladesh. Join us for an illuminating webinar in which Basu will discuss the complex interactions between global politics and local dynamics in East Pakistan during the transformative period of the 1950s and 60s.
Book Spotlight: “Intimation of Revolution: Global Sixties and the Making of Bangladesh”
by Subho Basu
Date: January 11th, 2024
Time: 12:15 PM-1:30 PM EST
Virtual Zoom
Register Here: https://forms.gle/XNSpRhtGTgB2E3er8
This thought-provoking work challenges conventional narratives by showcasing how the revolution of 1969 and the national liberation struggle of 1971 were deeply influenced by the 'global Sixties.' Basu's narrative goes beyond the Indo-Pakistani diplomatic and military rivalry, delving into the resistance against internal colonization by the Pakistani military bureaucratic regime. Discover how Bengali nationalists drew inspiration from contemporaneous decolonization movements across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, all while navigating the complexities of Cold War rivalries between the USA, USSR, and China.
Speaker
Subho Basu, Associate Professor of History, McGill University
Commentators
Tariq Omar Ali, Associate Professor, Edmund Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University
Willem van Schendel, Professor of Modern Asian History, University of Amsterdam
Moderator
Smriti Upadhyay, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Dartmouth College
Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the global context of the Bengali revolution and the birth of Bangladesh. Register today, and join us for a captivating discussion with Subho Basu. Let's unravel the untold stories that shaped the destiny of a nation! 🌐📖🔍
Sponsored by the Department of Asian Societies, Cultures and Languages (ASCL) and the Bodas Family Endowment for South Asian Studies at Dartmouth College.
QR code (leads to registration form) on the poster.